Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak
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"Message From Mars" by Clifford D. Simak is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of isolation, survival, and the consequences of human ambition as Earthmen attempt to travel to Mars. The narrative draws attention to the dangers of space travel and the unforeseen repercussions of humanity's interactions with alien life. The plot centers around Scott Nixon, who embarks on a perilous journey to Mars
after the prior Martian missions have ended in tragedy. Alongside him is stowaway Jimmy Baldwin, whose mind has been adversely affected by the experiences of space flight. Upon reaching Mars, Scott discovers evidence of other Earthmen who have been lost, including his brother Hugh, who has been surviving alone on the planet. The Martians remain elusive, with the only signs of their presence being mechanical bugs and the invasive Martian lilies that they sent to Earth. As the story unfolds, it reveals that the lilies and the bugs are part of a cunning invasion plan, designed to conquer Earth without direct confrontation. Ultimately, Scott is forced to confront the stark reality of this alien civilization, leading to a tragic conclusion as he tries to warn Earth of the impending danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Simak, Clifford D., 1904-1988 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Doolin, Joseph, 1896-1967 |
| Title | Message From Mars |
| Series Title | Produced from Planet Stories Fall 1943 |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62357 |
| Release Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 322 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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